7/8/08 AirTran Airways has announced that it plans to shed 480 jobs - 180 pilot and 300 flight attendant positions - by Sept. 6 as part of program to reduce its costs, which have been soaring because of escalating fuel prices.

5/27/08 Discount airline AirTran Airways has ended its nonstop service between Ohio and Las Vegas.

AirTran customers who want to get to Sin City from either Dayton or the Akron-Canton airport will now have to connect through another city.

3/7/08 AirTran CEO Bob Fornaro says: "We are studying what competitors are doing. I'm not sure we'll go down that path. We certainly don't believe the $25 (for a checked bag) is the right number." per USAToday.com

Air Tran. Subsidiary of Southwest airlines. A low cost carrier, based in Orlando, largest hub is in Atlanta.Staffing issues, pilots, go slow, layoffs, safety concerns, financial health, on time record. Will they strike, go bankrupt after I've bought my ticket and leave me stranded at the airport. Will they still be in business in three months? Flying on with another airline? Make sure you tell Air Tran ticket agent that you are transferring planes so they mark ticket with your final destination. Or transfer them yourself.